Retired Tibetan Official Alleges Misuse of Quake Relief Funds

Former CCP member Lobsang Dorjee has accused local authorities in Kyegudo, Qinghai region of misappropriating relief funds and causing environmental damage after the 2010 earthquake that killed 3,000 people. In a video posted mid-December, Dorjee claimed reconstruction funds were diverted for personal gain, leaving many residents without adequate housing. He also criticized a $1.1 billion power plant project for severe environmental harm and questioned its financial transparency. The claims echo broader grievances, including protests over land confiscation and environmental neglect. Critics argue China’s recovery efforts prioritized political goals over Tibetan needs, contradicting official propaganda of progress.